12J · 182Y
- Business
- 12J
- Economy
- 182Y
This version of the Air China Airbus A321neo is configured 12C 186M
Cabin layout

This version of the Air China Airbus A321neo is configured 12C 186M
Last verified August 17, 2026
Twelve Collins Aerospace MiQ seats arranged in a 2-2 configuration
182 Collins Aerospace Pinnacle slimline seats arranged in a 3-3
Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Air China Airbus A321neo seat map.
The best seat on the Air China Airbus A321neo is 01A, No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.. In Business, go for 01A or 02A; in Economy, 12A and 12L are recommended for a good window and quiet spot. For extra legroom, 17A, 17L are worth choosing early.
What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.
Row pitch
Distance from a point on one seat to the same point on the seat in the row ahead. A useful proxy for legroom.
Seat width
Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.
Seat recline
How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.
Good
Steady enough for messaging and email.
Better
Comfortable browsing and light streaming.
Best
Fast enough for video calls and streaming.
Recommended
Above average. A strong pick on this aircraft.
Caution
Some trade-offs worth weighing before you book.
Avoid
Below average, with known drawbacks to avoid.
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This version of the Air China Airbus A321neo is configured 12C 186M
This version of the Air China Airbus A321neo is configured 12C 182M
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The map is drawn to scale from real cabin data, including window alignment, galleys, lavatories, and exit rows. Airlines can swap aircraft, so always confirm your seat at check-in.
The same Airbus A321neo is fitted differently across 26 other airlines. Line the cabins up and compare before you pick a seat.
See every airline flying the Airbus A321neo| Variant | Configuration | Wi-Fi | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Air China The map above | Airbus A321-271N | 194 | 12J · 182Y | WiFi · In-flight wifi service | 2026-08-17 | You are here | |
Aegean Airlines | Airbus A321-271NX | 220 | 42J · 178Y | WiFi · Inmarsat/EAN powered in-flight wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Air China | Airbus A321-251/252NX | 198 | 12J · 186Y | WiFi · In-flight wifi service | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Air India | Airbus A321-251NX | 189 | 12J · 24W · 153Y | Panasonic eXConnect Ku-band · Panasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku-band satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Air Macau | Airbus A321-271NX | 198 | 12J · 186Y | WiFi · Aircraft are equipped with in-flight wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
AJet | Airbus A321neo | 211 | 8J · 203Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
AJet | Airbus A321-271NX | 222 | 222Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Asiana Airlines | Airbus A321-251NX | 188 | 8J · 180Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Asiana Airlines | Airbus A321-251NX | 180 | 12J · 168Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
British Airways | Airbus A321-251NX | 220 | 84J · 136Y | Inmarsat EAN · Inmarsat EAN-powered wifi equipped | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Cathay Pacific | Airbus A321-251NX | 195 | 12J · 183Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Cebu Pacific | Airbus A321-271NX | 236 | 236Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Delta Air Lines | Airbus A321-271NX | 194 | 20J · 174Y | Viasat Ka-band · ViaSat satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
EasyJet | Airbus A321-251NX | 235 | 235Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Egyptair | Airbus A321-251NX | 182 | 16J · 166Y | WiFi · In-flight wifi service | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Etihad Airways | Airbus A321-251N | 198 | 16J · 182Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Etihad Airways | Airbus A321-251N | 208 | 8J · 200Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Etihad Airways | Airbus A321-251NX | 223 | 8J · 215Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Frontier Airlines | Airbus A321-271NX | 240 | 240Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Hainan Airlines | Airbus A32-251NX | 204 | 8J · 196Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Iberia | Airbus A321-251NX | 232 | 36J · 196Y | Inmarsat EAN · Inmarsat EAN-powered satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
IndiGo | Airbus A321-252NX | 222 | 222Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
ITA Airways | Airbus A321-271NX | 165 | 12J · 12W · 141Y | Inmarsat GX Aviation · Viasat Global Xpress Ka-band satcom service | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
JetBlue Airways | Airbus A321-271NX | 200 | 200Y | Viasat Ka-band · Free/complimentary | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
JetBlue Airways | Airbus A321-271NX | 160 | 16J · 144Y | Viasat Ka-band · Free/complimentary | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
JetSmart | Airbus A321-271NX | 240 | 240Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
KLM | Airbus A321neo | 227 | 36J · 191Y | Viasat Ka-band · Viasat Ka-band satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Korean Air | Airbus A321-272NX | 182 | 8J · 174Y | Viasat Ka-band · Viasat satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Scoot | Airbus A321-271NX | 236 | 236Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Spirit Airlines | Airbus A321-271NX | 235 | 235Y | Thales FlytLIVE · Thales FlytLIVE satellite wifi | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Spring Airlines | Airbus A321-253NX | 240 | 240Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
Transavia | Airbus A321-252NX | 232 | 232Y | Not listed | 2026-08-17 | Seat map | |
United Airlines | AirBus A321-271NX | 200 | 20J · 180Y | Viasat Ka-band | 2026-08-17 | Seat map |
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